Nov. 23, 1999

The University of Missouri women's swim coach Brian Hoffer has announced his new Tigers that will join the 2000-01 team next fall. Two talented swimmers representing two different states have signed letters-of-intent to swim at Missouri. Hoffers believes this is a start to replacing the eight seniors who will complete their eligibility following the 1999-2000 season.

From an academic standpoint, the Missouri women have been one of the top academic teams in the Big 12 Conference as well as the country over the last few years. Both of Hoffer's signees enter MU with outstanding academic backgrounds.

2000-2001 Recruiting Class After Fall Signing Period

Jessica Shaw, Mesa, Ariz. (Dobson)

Jessica Shaw joins Missouri team after swimming in Hoffer's hometown in Mesa, Ariz. The individual medley and distance freestyle specialist will compliment current distance swimmers, Molly Vetter and Sarah Stowe next season. She will also be looked upon to help replace Mizzou standout Tawney Larm in the individual medley events. Shaw placed sixth at the 1998 west junior national championships. She will be able to impact the Tigers from the start as well as discuss Phoenix Suns basketball with Hoffer next season. The new Tiger plans on majoring in Pre-Medicine.

Shannon Hollsten, San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Regan)

Shannon Hollsten comes to Missouri after a solid high school career in the swimming hotbed of Texas. The 6 foot backstroke specialist is a good early commitment for the Tigers. She comes from a great swimming family. Her two sisters also compete in the collegiate ranks. She competes in the 100 and 200 backstrokes and will start the process of replacing four MU swimmers that currently compete in the backstroke events.